U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer will become the first woman to head the federal court in Chicago, succeeding Ruben Castillo as chief judge on July 1.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Rebecca Pallmeyer to be first female chief judge in long history of Chicago’s federal court
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Theo Epstein is impressed by the Cubs’ bullpen depth, and they’ll need it after so many injuries
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After their pleas for free-agent slugger Bryce Harper fell on deaf ears and empty wallets, Cubs fans shouldn’t expect a major acquisition to address some of the dents the team’s bullpen has suffered this spring.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Column: Win now and win later: The Cubs and White Sox are eyeing different goals as opening day nears
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Jim Thome was talking to White Sox players about eggs earlier this week.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Big Ten Tournament Day 2 recap: Illinois’ season ends with 83-62 blowout by Iowa
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Results and news from Day 2 of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at the United Center:
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Minimum wage, salary history, smoking age: With Rauner gone, Democrats moving quickly on issues he blocked
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With a new governor in office, Democratic lawmakers are charging ahead on legislation Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner blocked as he pursued his pro-business, union-weakening agenda.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Ex-transportation czar Ray LaHood to oversee utility’s safety efforts
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LAWRENCE, Mass. — Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, also a former Central Illinois congressman, will help oversee efforts to improve safety and reduce risk at NiSource, the utility company blamed for natural gas explosions and fires in Massachusetts six months ago.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
LA financial executive tipped authorities to college admissions scandal for leniency in fraud case, report says
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A Los Angeles financial executive who was being investigated in a securities fraud case tipped authorities to the wide-ranging college admissions scandal, according to a report.
Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.
40 killed and more than 20 seriously injured in New Zealand mass shooting targeting mosques
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New Zealand’s Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern confirmed 40 people were killed and more than 20 were seriously injured in what she labeled a well-planned “terrorist attack” that targeted worshippers in two mosques in Christchurch on Friday.
Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.
Benton Police make arrests
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On March 13, 2019 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the 100 block of West Adams Street in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon investigating, police arrested McKenzie N. Green, age 26, of Mt. Vernon for domestic battery. Green was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On March 13, 2019 at approximately, 2 p.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Main Street.
Upon investigating, police arrested Bernice L. Santillan, age 35, of West Frankfort for driving while license revoked.
Santillan was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On March 14, 2019 at approximately 12:50 a.m., Benton Police conducted a traffic stop in the 11000 block of Highway 37.
Upon investigating, police arrested Richard E. Larson, age 58, of Benton for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and driving while license suspended. Larson was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
Bill would require single-occupancy bathrooms in Illinois be gender neutral
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A state Senator wants single-occupancy restrooms throughout the state in schools and businesses with public accommodations to have a gender-neutral sign.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
